RENAULT ZOE VOTED 'BEST SMALL COMPANY CAR' AT THE CARBUYER AWARDS 2018

Judges also praise the all-electric ZOE for its comfort, space and driving dynamics

ZOE qualifies for the lowest nine per cent Benefit In Kind bracket

Available from £14,245 (after Government PiCG)

ZOE is the best-selling 100 per cent all-electric vehicle in Europe

The game-changing range of the all-electric Renault ZOE has
contributed to the stylish city car being voted the ‘Best Small Company
Car’ at the Carbuyer Awards 2018, which were held at a ceremony in
London.

The award recognises that the Renault ZOE, with its ultra-low running
costs, impressive range of up to 250 miles (NEDC), represents an
unbeatable proposition for business users searching for a compact car
that will be both exceptionally efficient and usable.

After judging the ZOE on a whole host of criteria — ranging from
practicality to running costs and safety to driving dynamics — the
Carbuyer judges praised the five-door supermini for its refinement and
how its class-leading range opens up the financial and environmental
benefits of an electric vehicle to a wider spectrum of business users.

On the decision to award the highly-coveted ‘Best Small Company Car’
award to the Renault ZOE, Stuart Milne, Editor, Carbuyer, said: “The
Renault ZOE packs plenty into a very small package. It's good to drive,
comfortable and more spacious than you'd ever think possible. Thanks to
its electric power, it sits in the lowest nine per cent BIK band, but
what really seals the deal is its range. The standard car can travel up
to 149 miles on a charge, but ZOE Z.E.40 versions are capable of an
impressive 250 miles.”

Vincent Tourette, Managing Director, Groupe
Renault UK, said of the award: “We’re delighted to see the Renault ZOE
win yet another award, especially as it highlights how able the car is
at satisfying the requirements of business customers. The high standard
specification, ease-of-use and frugal running costs already make it a
sound choice for corporate customers, but add in its recently enhanced
range and the ZOE is a more attractive option than any other small car
available, whether they are powered by an electric motor or a
conventional combustion engine.”

The ZOE was one of two Renault models to win
acclaim at this year’s Carbuyer Awards – the stylish Kadjar crossover
also winning the ‘Best Road Tax-Free Car’ category.

The Carbuyer Best Cars Awards differ from others in that the
categories are based around the questions car buyers are most likely to
ask. The awards are driven by Carbuyer.co.uk’s popular ‘Best Cars’
section and are underpinned by comprehensive analysis of every new car
on sale. In the course of finding their winners and providing motorists
with the best information, the team tests over 500 cars a year.

The Renault ZOE is an all-electric, five-door
supermini available in a choice of three trim levels and with two
battery options. Despite its affordability, the entry level Expression
Nav comes with a high level of standard specification, including items
such as climate control and the 7-inch touch screen R-Link 2
infotainment system with sat nav. In Dynamique Nav, features include
hands free keycard, automatic lights and wipers and rear parking
sensors. The new top-of-the-range Signature Nav trim provides buyers
with features including supple leather upholstery, a seven speaker BOSE®
audio system, heated front seats and a rear parking camera.

Since launch in the UK in 2013, Renault has almost
doubled the ZOE’s range from 130 miles (NEDC) to 250 miles (NEDC)
thanks to technological advancements such as an increased battery
capacity and an uprated motor.

With the new R90 motor and Z.E.40 battery, ZOE’s
range is 250 miles (NEDC) – Renault estimates that in real-world driving
conditions that this equates to around 186 miles in summer and 124
miles in cold winter conditions. ZOE can charge from zero to 80 per cent
full in as little as 60 minutes thanks to its patented Chameleon
Charger™ that allows it to make the most of the widest range of power
supplies and also keep charging times to a minimum. Renault’s Range
OptimiZer technology ensures ZOE is highly efficient with its heat pump,
a bi-modal braking system and Michelin ENERGY E-V tyres.

ZOE is available to purchase in two ways. Firstly,
under a battery hire scheme, where ZOE pricing starts at £14,245 (OTR)
after the Government Plug-in Car Grant with battery leasing from £49 per
month. New for 2017 is the ‘Unlimited’ option with no mileage cap,
priced at £110 per month. It is easy to purchase a used ZOE with a
battery lease – the new owner simply chooses which leasing option suits
their needs the best and starts monthly payments based on their lease
plan. You can also buy the ZOE outright. ZOE i ‘full purchase’ models
start from £18,995 (OTR) after the Government Plug-in Car Grant, giving
the buyer full ownership of the car and battery and no monthly battery
lease payment.

ZOE is the best-selling electric vehicle in Europe
and more than 4,500 ZOE have been sold since launching in the UK in
2013. ZOE is one of three models in Renault’s diverse electric vehicle
range which also includes the Twizy quadricycle, the Kangoo Van Z.E. and
the forthcoming Master Z.E. large panel van.

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